Production Planner

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Production Planner for a 12 month contract based in Winsford on behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs.

Job description - the role

As a Production Planner you will be reporting to the Head of Operations and have the responsibility for delivering flexible, high quality and robust materials requirements planning support as part of an integrated team.

As a Production Planner you will be responsible for:

• Ensure the ERP system is maintained with robust & credible material requirement planning data both Buy and Make items, which support the delivery of customers' requirements.
• Creating and executing work orders or purchase orders for the production or purchase of components or assemblies based on MRP and independent demand requirements.
• Coordinating cross functional activity as required to ensure the fulfilment of MRP output requirements that are achieved on time in full (OTIF).
• Expediting Make and/or Buy orders as required via the internal and external supply chains.
• Providing the required information and updates at production and project meetings with regards to the progress of procured materials and completion of production work.
• To operate to the relevant policies and procedures of the business.

What we require from the candidate:

• A minimum of 3 years' post training experience in a production planning role, ideally based in an engineering make/repair to order type business.
• Highly self-motivated, with strong interpersonal, team working and influencing skills.
• Able to make sound, logical decisions, based on available data.
• Experience of working on projects where ambiguity may exist and change often occurs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deliveries and make balanced business decisions under challenging circumstances.
• Good understanding of the contribution that other functions (engineering, quality, production etc.) make to the accuracy and success of a master production schedule.
• Experience of production planning and associated control processes.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

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